Ok But If Polites Lived Until Mutiny, It Would've Been So Much More Tragic.

Ok but if Polites lived until Mutiny, it would've been so much more tragic.

He would've been defending Odysseus' decisions out of loyalty to his friend but also 100% understanding Eurylochus' very valid concern of starving to death. He would try to stay as neutral as possible and talk both of his friends down but would ultimately be unable to stop their sword fight. They are way past listening to his reasoning.

As a last-ditch effort, he throws himself in between them.

Right into Eurylochus' sword.

Odysseus and Eurylochus freeze as Polites clutches his stomach.

It was a strong thrust, intended to kill, and cut right through Polites' worn-down armor. As he falls back, both of his friends rush to his side in terror and guilt. His voice is wet and warbled by the blood seeping between his lips as he tells them they need to be kind. They used to all be brothers. What happened? How did such a big rift grow between them? Please, please swear to him to stop fighting.

They both swear and Polites' eyes glass over, a ghost of a smile on his lips.

There's a moment of silence broken only by the rumble of thunder.

Odysseus fails at choking back a sob.

He looks up at Eurylocus, tears and rage in his eyes. "You did this," he whispers.

Reblog if you're queer, have ADHD, or hate the government.

Nobody needs to know which one.

you can love a character and still admit when they're wrong. i love albus potter but i acknowledge his flaws (he has none) and i hold him accountable for his wrongdoings (he has never done anything wrong in his life) and call him out on his actions (which are always right)

damn a red winter is coming? do you, like, want a tampon or…?

had to hop on the meme train with these two

The thunder saga proving men indeed get 50 times hotter when their lives fall apart